Greek Hamburger Recipe
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5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 burgers
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Calories
740 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Greek Hamburger Recipe
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Juicy Greek-style hamburgers are a great way to offer something a little different on burger night.
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Ingredients
For the Hamburger Recipe:
- 2 pounds lamb ground
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1/3 cup onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- lemon zest of one
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 7 ounces feta cheese crumbled into large pieces
- olive oil for brushing
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 2 tomato sliced
- mint for garnish, leaves
- 6 pita bread or 3 large halved, small pockets
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cups yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/2 cucumber peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- lemon + 1 tsp. lemon juice, zest of one
- 1 teaspoon mint fresh, chopped
Instructions
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- Pour the excess moisture off the top of the yogurt and place it in a bowl. Grate the cucumber, then place the strips in a colander and toss with salt. Set aside for 20 minutes to drain, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and salt and pepper to taste.
For the Hamburger Recipe:
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Use your hands to mix the first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
- Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions, then shape it into 1-inch thick ovals. Brush patties with olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Grill the patties for 10 minutes, carefully flipping once. Place the patties inside pitas and stuff with cucumbers, tomatoes, and mint leaves. Top with yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1burger
Calories
740kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
1560mg
(65%)
Potassium
685mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
605IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8.4mg
(9%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 740 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 740kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1560mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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